Mental Health

Infants who cry a lot, throw too many tantrums while experiencing feeding and sleep issues are at greater risk of mental health problems, a study has found.

Emergency doctors and psychiatrists will gather together in Melbourne to discuss how to tackle Australia's mental health crisis. Doctors,

Professor Cyndi Weickert at Neuroscience Research Australia has made her biggest breakthrough in 30 years of studying schizophrenia relating to immune cells.

Victorians with mental health issues may not fall through the cracks as they move to the National Disability Insurance Scheme with a state government spend.

Horses are becoming important mental health aids with equine therapy taking psychological treatment out of the clinic and into the paddock. Sharene Duncan,

Mental Health apps have seen a growth in both numbers and popularity, but while there are benefits to this type of innovative technology, lack of regulation can leave users

An international study involving Queensland researchers has found a genetic link between mental illness and cannabis use. A major international

A group of ethnic counsellors have seen their vision for a counselling service for migrants and former refugees become a reality. Kaoru Tsukigi, Freda X'ia,

A report released by the SA government suggests an extra 200 mental health beds are needed in the state. About 200 extra beds are needed to

A holiday where there are no smartphones, tablets or wi-fi could be just what future families are looking for to reconnect, research shows.

Jonathan Rottenberg, University

A report into trauma and young people has found existing mental health services are not able to meet the needs of youths with trauma. Australia's

Parents of bullied children are suffering from physical illness, depression, anxiety and guilt, with researchers calling for a more inclusive approach.

New analysis by the National Rural Health Alliance reveals how few mental health professionals work in the country. There are just 2 psychiatrists for every

People released from Australian prisons who have both mental illness and substance use problems are at twelve times the risk of suffering serious injury compared to

Joseph Franklin, Florida

A research review reveals widespread cognitive difficulties in young people with depression, leading to calls for a rethink on how they are treated.

The Health4Life program targets the common 'big six' unhealthy behaviours of young people, shown to contribute to chronic disease.

Researchers have identified poor sleep, bullying and family trauma as common risk factors among suicidal teens admitted to hospital. Poor sleep,

A survey of 50,000 Australians has revealed the impact arthritis has on the mental health of sufferers, leading to calls for greater awareness.